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Write Now: Flash Writing Contest
- Event For:
- Grades 3 through adult
- Organization:
- University of Iowa Center for Advancement
- Contact:
- Tegan Donahue
- Email:
- tegan.donahue@foriowa.org
- Phone:
- (319) 467-3393
The University of Iowa is hosting its annual Alumni and Friends Flash Writing Contest—a timed, online short story competition. We’ll provide you with a writing prompt that includes a genre, character, and a specific object to incorporate into your story. You’ll have 48 hours and up to 1,000 words to
STEM Summer Camp In The UK | London International Youth Science Forum CIC
- Location:
- LIYSF CIC, 85 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 7LT
- Cost:
- £3,295
- Organization:
- London International Youth Science Forum CIC
- Contact:
- Richard Myhill
- Email:
- liysfcic@gmail.com
- Phone:
- (442) 082-9583
The London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF) is a residential science enrichment program for students interested in STEM, held at Imperial College London.
Y Camp Summer 2025
- Location:
- Des Moines Y Camp
- Event For:
- 7-17 years old
- Cost:
- Varies by Tier selected
- Organization:
- Des Moines Y Camp
- Contact:
- Melanie Mellinger
- Email:
- melanie.mellinger@dmymca.org
- Phone:
- (515) 432-7558
For 100 years, the Des Moines Y Camp has been filled with songs, laughter, adventures and friendship. Summer Camp is the foundation on which Y Camp is built. Overnight Camp, Day Camp, Family Camp and our amazing Partner Camps all work to bring the impact and value of camp to all who enter the Valley
Pizza + Sledding- Wesley Woods
- Location:
- Wesley Woods Camp + Retreat Center, 10896 Nixon Street, Indianola, Iowa
- Event For:
- families
- Cost:
- $5 per person, max of $25 per family
- Organization:
- Wesley Woods Camp + Retreat Center
- Contact:
- Sean Gundersen
- Email:
- info@wesleywoodsiowa.org
- Phone:
- (515) 961-4523
Join us for an afternoon of Pizza and Sledding at the beautiful Wesley Woods Camp + Retreat Center. Bring your sleds (or borrow ours) and friends and enjoy pizza, sledding, crafts and hot chocolate. $5 per person, max $25 per family.
Central Iowa Mathcounts Competition
- Location:
- DMACC FFA Enrichment Center, Ankeny
- Event For:
- Grades 6-8
- Cost:
- $70
- Organization:
- Iowa Engineering Society
- Contact:
- Cindy Spencer
- Email:
- cspencer@snyder-associates.com
- Phone:
- (515) 964-2020
Register to be an NSC for the Central Iowa Mathcounts Chapter competition! Mathcounts is a national program that provides students in grade 6-8 the opportunity to compete against and alongside their peers. The competition consists of 4 rounds: sprint, target, team, and countdown rounds.
School’s Out Safari
- Location:
- 7401 SW 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315
- Event For:
- Grades 1-3
- Cost:
- $75, Blank Park Zoo members save 20%
- Organization:
- Blank Park Zoo
- Contact:
- Education Department
- Email:
- education@blankparkzoo.net
- Phone:
- (515) 974-2550
School’s Out Safari Camps are one-day camps for students in grades 1-3. These camps are scheduled on certain days when metro area schools are out for holidays or teacher professional development.
Tri for a Cause – Girls on the Run of Central Iowa
- Location:
- Walnut Creek YMCA, 948 73rd St West Des Moines, IA 50265
- Event For:
- 14+ years old
- Organization:
- Girls on the Run of Central Iowa
- Contact:
- Jordan McCormick
- Email:
- jordan.mccormick@dmymca.org
- Phone:
- (515) 410-9845
Come and cheer on participants of our indoor triathlon! Tasks include welcoming and directing participants or timing the swim, bike or run.
Write Now: Flash Writing Contest 2025
- Organization:
- UICA
- Contact:
- Tegan M. Donahue
- Email:
- tegan.donahue@foriowa.org
- Phone:
- (319) 467-3393
The University of Iowa is hosting its annual Alumni and Friends Flash Writing Contest—a timed, online short story competition. We’ll provide you with a writing prompt that includes a genre, character, and a specific object to incorporate into your story. You’ll have 48 hours and up to 1,000 word
School’s Out Safari
- Location:
- Blank Park Zoo - 7401 SW 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315
- Event For:
- Grades 1-3
- Cost:
- $75 per day, Blank Park Zoo members save 20%
- Organization:
- Blank Park Zoo
- Contact:
- Education Department
- Email:
- camps@blankparkzoo.net
- Phone:
- (515) 974-2550
School’s Out Safari Camps are one-day camps for students in grades 1-3. These camps are scheduled on certain days when metro area schools are out for holidays or teacher professional development.
Des Moines Soccer Club – Winter Training
- Event For:
- 4-19
- Cost:
- $55-$150
- Organization:
- Des Moines Soccer Club
- Contact:
- Matt Ream
- Email:
- mattr@desmoinessoccerclub.org
- Phone:
- (530) 400-0713
Des Moines Soccer Club creates opportunities to grow and learn together through soccer. We believe in making soccer accessible to every child who wants to play by reducing barriers for members of our community. We are currently offering kickstart, academy, and recreational programs.
